Mahogany Vinyl & Leather Finish
$16.00 – $70.00
Mahogany is among our darkest brown leather colors. It is similar to Espresso but more warm and red.
How much do I need?
Use our conditioning colors to restore:
- absorbent aniline and semi-aniline leather
- non-absorbent full-grain leather
- and vinyl upholstery.
Our finishes won’t sunfade or backstain like leather dyes. They won’t alter the feel, flake or peel like spray paints. Each bottle comes with gloves and stir stick. Sponge sold separately.
Do not use on fabric, suede, nubuck or faux (bonded) leather.
Do I need Flite cleaner?
Does the material absorb water?
Absorbent leather should only be cleaned with denatured or rubbing alcohol.
Non-absorbent leather and vinyl should be cleaned with:
- our Flite™ cleaner (Formula 409® is okay too),
- followed by denatured or rubbing alcohol.
All surfaces, regardless of absorbency, should be tape tested to ensure adhesion of a new finish.
If painter’s or masking tape strongly adheres to the surface, such that you have to pry it off with a fingernail, you’re ready to proceed with restoration.
If the tape does not stick well or curls up at the corners, continue to clean and re-test until good adhesion is achieved.
Do I need to repair?
If you can feel the damage, such that a gentle sanding won’t correct it, then it would benefit from repair.
Isolated cat scratches, small scrapes or nicks on real leather (like the images below) are best repaired with tiny beads of super glue catalyzed with sanding. Learn how here.
More severe ‘scratching post’ damage, scaliness, cracking, and vinyl should be repaired with a flexible filler. Any holes must first be subpatched, before filler can be applied. This article has more info and a video demonstration. For holes larger than 3" in diameter, consider glueing a top-patch of similar material to the subpatch before applying filler.
We do not recommend repairing peeling faux leather or bonded leather. Learn how and why here.
Faux leathers that wear more naturally down to their fabric backing can be painted using these instructions. No filler is needed.
Filler is available in 1 oz. and 2 oz. tubs either alone or in a kit with application tools and sandpaper.
| Type of Damage | Total Area of Damage | Filler Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Scaly, cracked, worn or thin but no large holes or voids | 4 sq ft (2ft x 2 ft) | 1 oz. |
| Scaly, cracked worn or thin but no large holes or voids | 8 sq ft (2 ft x 4 ft) | 2 oz. |
| Holes or tears (requires a subpatch & more layers of filler) | 12 sq in (1 in x 1 ft) | 1 oz. |
| Holes or tears (requires a subpatch & more layers of filler) | 24 sq in (2 in x 1 ft) | 2 oz. |
Change color or match color?
Changing color is fun but not for everyone!
| Change Color | Match Color |
|---|---|
| More product needed | Less product needed |
| More labor required | Less labor involved |
| Touch-up likely and varies | Little to no touch-up |
| Available now | Wait until sample received; our turnover is swift |
| May be as expensive as matching, depending on scope of project | Matching fee; 8 oz. order minimum for Advanced Custom Color |
| Discouraged for auto, RV, boat interiors | Recommended for auto, RV, boat upholstery, primary or secondary colors |
Absorbent leathers are the best candidates for a color change. The following are not good candidates due to the greater potential for touch-up:
- damaged, scaly, thinning upholstery;
- loosely upholstered furniture with lots of wrinkles and folds (and therefore stress);
- pieces that receive a lot of contact with chemicals / liquids or rough kids and critters (particularly dog claws);
- changing from medium, dark, or bold colors to very pale colors;
- or bonded, faux or polyurethane (PU) ‘leather’ which resist all coatings (including their own).
Here's what wear can look like:
Touch-up is easy and minimized by:
- choosing a color that complements the original or has a similar value (light vs. dark);
- dabbing, stippling, or printing the color to create a marbled or distressed appearance, rather than a solid color, so future wear looks natural and intended.
Whites and off-whites get poorer coverage. If you are changing from dark or red to pale, you may need 2-3 times the quantity of color. Consider a coat of Stone grey as a primer to minimize this.
Do I need a clear finish?
I was totally wrong to be skeptical and the product and process were amazing. The personal evaluation was quick and gave me the exact information on how to restore my couch. Between the written instructions and the videos the product was as easy to use as demonstrated. With no experience it was easy to achieve professionaly results. The finished result looks like new and all the worn sections are completely gone. I can't believe I lived with a worn couch for as long as I did when fixing it was so easy.
This stain may seem a bit expensive at first, but it's worth e...More
This stain may seem a bit expensive at first, but it's worth every penny!
All of my friends and family are so shocked at how good it looks!
Amazing transformation 😍
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love it.
I can't say enough positive about their product and customer service!!!
I tried several different products to repair our couch and nothing worked until I found Rub’n Restore. Excellent coverage that lasts!
I'm kicking myself for not taking before and after pictures. I like to see how things turn out. Sorry.
Got some color swatches which they re...More
Got some color swatches which they recommend. Found the mahogany color and it was perfect.
We think it turned out really well. We paid $4,000 for this sectional brand new and the surface broke down soon after we bought it and it became a mess. We are very happy with the “new” sectional that we have again! Your product is amazing!
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Your products rock! My family is so impressed and so am I. I have restored 4 large pieces of furniture with RubnRestore! All look fantastic.
Actually, I did NOT use the Clear Prep + Finish! In pre-experimenting, I noticed that I needed the full strength Dye to get to get the coverage, as you mentioned might happen in your published directions. I had pre-cleaned with alcohol and 409. As it turns-out, the Dye by itself dried with the same sheen as the existing couch sheen!!! I actually only really used two coats.
In trying to repair the worn areas before I found Rub-n-Restore, I went to half a dozen furniture stores in Bakersfield, asking if they carried a dye type repair product. In every case, I was looked at like I had just landed here from another planet; I was astonished!!! I did find one upholstery repair shop that said, if I brought it to him, he could "paint" it for $300!!! I quickly left and came home started Googling!! The reason I spent so much time looking here, is that I wanted someone to talk to face-to-face and maybe see some actual examples of re-dying before somewhat going with blind hope on Google!!! I was most impressed by your website and so here we are, with you with a very happy customer!!! You have an excellent website!!!
You now absolutely have a happy customer in Bakersfield, California!!!
Best Regards,
J Mastro
Best Regards,
J Mastro
I watched all the videos and knew it would be easy and would look really good.
I just still can't believe it really wor...More
I watched all the videos and knew it would be easy and would look really good.
I just still can't believe it really worked and really looks like a brand new couch!!
I will buy this product again for sure!!
Thank you!
I used rubber gloves and a sponge (purchased the one recommended in brochure that came with paint). Applied paint to sponge (comes out of bottle like a water, not to thick). Tried using straight lines across hot tub cover the 1st & 2nd thin layers applied. 3rd and 4th layers applied, I used a circular motion.
The product was everything it says it is. Love the color now :))
After some water damage to one of our leather couch cushions I was...More
After some water damage to one of our leather couch cushions I was ready to get rid of the set. Then I found Rub 'n Restore.. I was super skeptical, but thought it was worth a shot. OH MY GOSH it was so easy and looks great! AND it only took about a half hour (most of that was waiting to be sure it was dry between layers). A huge shout-out to Rub ‘n Restore, Inc. for walking me through this process, helping select the right colors (a mixture of Mahogany and Walnut) and convincing me I could do this! Seriously amazing! I'm so thrilled! Not bad for a Monday morning!
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Boy, I am sold! I was surprised at how easy your products really are to use. Before I made my purchase, I watched your how-to videos, which gave me confidence the Rub ‘N Restore products were what I needed for my furniture. I was a little worried the Mahogany Dye was going to have to much red in it, but once it dried it was almost a perfect match. I put Clear Prep Finish on and it blended beautifully. My furniture almost looks like new. Thank you for bringing us products and giving us instructions that are easy enough for the non talented, like myself, to use.
Really did restore my leather chairs.
I'm very pleased. This cover is going to easily last at least another couple of years and that's a heck of a lot better than spending upwards of $500 or $600 to get a new one.
Thank you again and again for all your help with this and for such a great product. I'm a happy camper!
I would definitely recommend this product. Our family and friends have been amazed.
Learn more about Teresa's experiences in these blog posts: here and here.